Odd problem... won't power on with certain CPU

Cheator · Dec 12, 2005

my board doesn't want to power on anymore when my optheron is in. But it seems to power on fine when my winchester is in it.

Anyone hav this issue? I mean its TERRIBLY odd! And the opteron works great in my other s939 board.

evancold · Dec 12, 2005

Just throwing one out there but is your bios up to date?

Cheator · Dec 12, 2005

Its fairly new. I can try thel atest but it doesn't even power on. Could the bios do that?

evancold · Dec 13, 2005

If I were you i would put in the winchester and update to the most recent bios, I beleive I read somewhere that you need the most recent bios in order for the opteron's to work. Let me know how it goes and good luck :beer:

Cheator · Dec 13, 2005

alright i will try it tomorow

Cheator · Dec 14, 2005

Nope. Nothing. I'm going to exchange this board.

I.M.O.G. · Dec 19, 2005

Cheator said:
Its fairly new. I can try thel atest but it doesn't even power on. Could the bios do that?

The board might be new to you, but the bios it uses could be old... And yes, bios version has a lot to do with processor compatibility. I don't know how that applies to your situation specifically, but in general bios updates can improve processor compatibility.

Cheator · Dec 19, 2005

I.M.O.G. said:
The board might be new to you, but the bios it uses could be old... And yes, bios version has a lot to do with processor compatibility. I don't know how that applies to your situation specifically, but in general bios updates can improve processor compatibility.

I am quite aware of that. However, it doesn't usually prevent the board from powering on. IK am RMAing the board, as it doesn't even boot up properly with my 3200 winchester in it.

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